Istanbul Blockchain Week will return in June 2026

December 2025 -- The Istanbul Blockchain Week, hosted by the Web3 marketing agency EAK Digital, will celebrate its fifth edition at the Hilton Bomonti Hotel from June 2 to 3, 2026. Building on the success of last year's event, this year's gathering will bring together top industry leaders and institutions, providing more opportunities for learning and networking in a key crypto hub on the Eurasian continent.

According to the latest report from Chainalysis, Turkey has become the largest cryptocurrency market in the Middle East and North Africa, with an annual on-chain transaction volume nearing $200 billion, nearly four times that of the UAE. The severe economic situation has driven widespread adoption of cryptocurrencies among the Turkish population, making it both an economic necessity and an important investment method to cope with financial uncertainty.

Against this backdrop of rapid growth, the 2026 Istanbul Blockchain Week will focus on showcasing the city’s thriving ecosystem, the evolving regulatory environment, and the innovative projects that are shaping the Web3 revolution both locally and globally.

EAK Digital CEO and founder of Istanbul Blockchain Week, Erhan Korhaliller, stated:

"We are very excited to announce the return of the fifth Istanbul Blockchain Week, and our goal is to make it bigger, stronger, and more impactful than ever before. We look forward to creating another unforgettable event on the foundation of last year's success, where everyone can connect, learn, and collectively shape the future of blockchain."

Bringing the Global Web3 Community to Istanbul

From blockchain and AI experts, thought leaders, to influencers and enthusiasts, IBW 2026 is expected to attract thousands of participants from around the world, leveraging Istanbul's geographical advantage of connecting the two major financial centers of Dubai and London to explore cutting-edge emerging technologies together.

The two-day event will feature exclusive fireside chats, thought-provoking roundtable discussions, in-depth insights sharing, thematic workshops, and seminars focusing on the hottest topics in Web3, including real-world asset tokenization (RWA), artificial intelligence, regulation, privacy protection, and stablecoins.

Building on last year's successful invitations to prominent guests such as TRON founder Justin Sun, Ali İhsan Güngör, Vice Chairman of the Turkish Capital Markets Board, Mehmet Çamır, Chairman of OKX Turkey, Kostas Chalkias, Co-founder and Chief Cryptographer of Mysten Labs, John Linden, CEO of Mythical Games, and Aaron Teng, CEO of Igloo Asia (Pudgy Penguins), IBW 2026 will continue to provide the best platform for deep connections, collaboration, and growth within the crypto and blockchain industry.

For more information, please visit: https://istanbulblockchainweek.com/